Carolside Sports Club SCIO
Financial statements For the year to 30 April 2025
Scottish Charity Number SC046973
Carolside Sports Club SCIO
Index to the financial statements
For the year to 30 April 2025
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|Report|of the|Trustees|1-4|
|Independent|Examiner’s|Report|5|
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|Statement|of Balances|fy|
|Notes|to the|financial|statements|8-9|
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Carolside Sports Club SCIO
Trustees’ Annual Report
For the year to 30 April 2025
Reference and Administrative Information
Charity No
SC046973
Independent Exami = = = =. Radleigh House 1 Golf Road Clarkston Glasgow G76 7HU
Carolside Sports Club SCIO
Trustees’ Annual Report
Structure, Governance and Management
The Charity is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (a SCIO). It was registered in its current legal form on 11 November 2016. The club was previously an unincorporated association, and the assets of the unincorporated association were transferred to the SCIO on 11 November 2016.
The club continues to be run entirely by parent volunteers. Trustees are to be elected and reelected at our annual general meeting, normally in June. Trustees are responsible for the governance of the club and also form the committee who run the club.
Trustees are particularly aware of child protection issues and have ensured that the Club has a robust child protection and wellbeing provision, with 2 nominated child protection officers. All our coaches and helpers are subject to PVG checks and attend Child Protection Courses. Objectives & Activities
The organisation is established for charitable purposes only, and the main objectives are: 1.1 To encourage public participation in football, basketball, softball and other sports by young persons (aged4 to 18) of all abilities in Clarkston and the surrounding areas. We do this by promoting and providing opportunities to play sports and to improve the fitness, health and well-being of the persons for whom the activities are intended 1.2 To advance community development by encouraging and providing opportunities for volunteering in the community. This is done through building skills whilst ensuring the service meets the needs of the community and engaging with the community and other stakeholders to improve local amenities for the benefit of the community 1.3. To advance other similar charitable purposes, projects, initiatives or activities as the charity trustees may consider appropriate.
Achievements and Performance
The football section continues to have the largest participation of active youth members in April 2025 (based on the SO payments).
Our coaches continue to gain the relevant coaching qualifications. Our goalkeepers for all year groups continue to attend specific goalkeeper training with Evolution Goalkeeper training.
Our 2007 team has historically been our most successful team and has had another strong season this year winning their Divisional Cup for the second year in a row. We are pleased to say that they plan to continue next season into an Under 19 league which will provide the players with a pathway to continue with Carolside rather than branch out to other local teams.
It was a very good season for our 2009 team. They finished 2nd in their league losing by only 3 points. They also progressed to their Divisional cup final. The year group is very strong with 22 players and a few enquiries from others to join. They will still be looking strong to go into next season.
Carolside Sports Club SCIO
Trustees’ Annual Report
Achievements and Performance (continued)
Our 2011 team also had a great season finishing 3rd in ERSDA Division 2. They also progressed to their League Plate final ultimately winning the game 8-4 to secure the trophy.
There was also success for our 2012’s who transitioned to 11-a-side football this year. Their Warriors team were ERSDA Division 2 Shield split champions.
The 2013 year group has 3 teams at 9-a-side level, 1 team competing in the P,J&D league and 2 in ERSDA. They currently have 37 registered players and are well placed to progress to 11a-side football in August next year.
The 2019 age group began their introduction into the club in August 2024 and are now fully integrated into the club with 45 registered players, very low turnover anda short waiting list for potential players. They have 4 teams playing in the ERSDA league every weekend. 3 mixed teams on a Saturday morning and | girls team in the ERSDA girls league on a Sunday.
We continue to have strong numbers throughout all our small sided teams with a good representation of teams in all year groups. The majority play in the ERSDA leagues but we also have teams competing in the P,J&D and GDYFL league in our 2015 year group.
Our 2013’s enjoyed a successful trip to London in their P7 year attending a premiership game, a stadium tour and experiencing coaching sessions with Tottenham Hotspur coaches. The 2014 year group are currently fundraising for their trip to Madrid booked for March 2026.
Basketball training continues to bring in good numbers with 20+ kids regularly attending both sessions. The U14’s basketball team finished third in the SLBA Division 2 league.
The kids baseball club is still going strong. In collaboration with clubs in Glasgow, Stirling and Edinburgh we are hoping to have some cross club games arranged soon.
The CSC senior softball continues to thrive with a couple more U18’s joining the team this year.
The Wednesday Teen/Adult basketball session also continues to go strong with 12+ regular attendees every week.
We are excited to announce a fantastic new partnership with local kit supplier VSN, who will now serve as the club’s official kit supplier. This agreement, carefully negotiated, brings both stability and exceptional value for money to the club. Additionally, we are thrilled to unveil our brand new away kit which will be proudly worn by our 1 1-a-side teams.
This season the club also purchased a VEO Cam which has been very well received by all year groups.
The Club continues to be GDPR compliant. We are currently working on a system to improve our admin systems to make it easier for both parents and coaches.
Carolside Sports Club SCIO
Trustees’ Annual Report
Financial Review
The main source ofrevenue continues to be standing orders into the clubs account ona monthly basis. We encourage all members to pay by standing order to reduce handling of money and banking duties, We continue to receive support for new sports from the Clarkston Community Sports hub when possible.
The overall financial position ofthe club has remained healthy this financial year.
Reserves
The trustee’s policy is to keep 3 months running costs as a reserve (£25k) and we have managed to achieve this again this financial year.
Future Plans
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® We do not have any specific capital projects planned, although the big vision and dream has always been to secure our own land/facilities. This remains a challenge due to availability, budget and planning permissions. We have been involved in discussions with other local groups who are also looking for land, or uses for land that they have. Those are not yet viable projects but through our association with the Clarkston Hub and Clarkston Community Council, we make sure that we are in the frame ifany do develop.
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© We continue to pursue developing a club website to make the club more visible online and show what the club offers and how to join.
6 We would like to prioritise increasing our girls football teams but this is dependent on seeking the relevant coaches and numbers to make this viable.
In summary, the trustees remain committed to continue to develop the service that the club provides to our users and the local community.
Approved by the Trustees on 45\/| /Q ©, and signed on their behalf by:-
Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of
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Carolside Sports Club SCIO
For the year to 30 April 2025
I have examined the financial statements of Carolside Sports Club SCIO for the year to 30 April 2025 which are set out on pages 2 to 9.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the terms of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) 2005 Act and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended). The charity trustees consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 10(1) (d) of the Accounts Regulations does not apply. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts as required under section 44(1) (c) of the Act and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s statement
My examination is carried out in accordance with Regulation 11 of the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison ofthe accounts presented with those records. It also includes considerationthe ofany unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeks explanations from trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and, consequently, I do not express an audit opinion on the accounts.
Independent examiner’s statement
In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 44(1) (a) of the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations, and
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- _ to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with Regulation 9 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations
have not been met, or
to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the account
ntant Radleigh House 1 Golf Road Clarkston Glasgow G76 7HU
Carolside Sports Club SCIO
Statement of Receipts and Payments
For the year to 30 April 2025
| Notes | Unrestricted Funds |
Restricted Funds |
Yearended 30/04/2025 |
Yearended 30/4/2024 |
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| Voluntary Receipts | E | £ | £ | £ | |
| Donations/sundry Sponsorship FundRaising Bank Interest |
1,767 - 16,760 - |
1,168 - 7,765 51 |
2,935 - 24,525 Ba |
2,133 13,355 20,164 17 |
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| Receipts from | |||||
| Charitable Activities | |||||
| Fees from players Foreigntournament |
106,673 - |
- 44,855 |
106,673 44,855 |
100,214 36,135 |
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| Totalreceipts | 125,200 | $3,839 | 179,039 | 172,018 | |
| Payments | |||||
| Cost offund raising Costofcharitableactivities Governance costs |
3 4 |
4,924 81,112 600 |
- 61,075 - |
4,924 142,187 600 |
100 141,810 600 |
| Totalpayments | 86,636 | 61,075 | 147,711 | 142,510 | |
| Surplus/(deficit) foryear Transferbetween funds |
6 | 38,564 (4,111) |
(7,236) 4,111 |
31,328 - |
29,508 - |
| Surplus/(deficit) carried forward |
34,453 | (3,125) | 31,328 | 29,508 |
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.
Carolside Sports Club SCIO
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Statement of Balances
At 30 April 2025
| Unrestricted Funds |
Restricted Funds |
Total 2025 |
Total 2024 |
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| Opening cash at bank | £ 49,729 |
£ 7,493 |
£ $7,222 |
£ 27,714 |
| Surplus/(deficit) foryear | 34,453 | (3,125) | 31,328 | 29,508 |
| Closingcashatbank | 84,182 | 4,368 | 88,550 | aF:222 |
Approved by the Trustees on S/\ / QC and signed on their behalf by:-
(Chairman)
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Treasurer)
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Notes to the financial statements
Carolside Sports Club
For the year to 30 April 2025
1 Basis of accounting
These accounts have been prepared on the Receipts and Payments basis in accordance with the Charities & Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended).
2 Nature and purpose of funds
Unrestricted funds are those that may be used at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the objects of the charity.
Restricted funds may only be used for specific purposes. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for specific purposes. The £3,705 donated from the Carolside Sports Hall Foundation, has been carried forward to be used for a future capital project when identified. Also held in restricted funds, is £663 of fundraising income which will be used towards the cost of a future P7 trip.
Included in unrestricted funds, is £25,724 which is designated to particular year groups. This represents funds raised by, or budget allocations to those year groups, and are therefore designated to be spent on the future activities or needs of those year groups.
| 3 | Cost ofcharitable activities | ||||
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| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | ||
| Coachtraining& first aid External coaching providers |
Funds 2,427 = |
Funds - : |
2025 2,427 - |
2024 3,026 ' |
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| Pitch& hall hire Endofyearawards Strips&equipment Purchaseof ITequipment |
47,751 2,120 17,559 . |
- - 1,168 - |
47,751 2,120 18,727 - |
53,216 2,289 31,294 1 |
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| Tournament fees&expenses League fees Referee fees |
1,895 7,225 - |
59,907 - - |
61,802 7225 . |
45,439 6,253 : |
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| Sundry | 2,135 | : | 2,135 | 2,620 | |
| 81,112 | 61,075 | 142,187 | 141,810 | ||
| 4 Governance costs | |||||
| Unrestricted Funds |
Restricted Funds |
Total 2025 |
Total 2024 |
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| Independentexaminer’sfee | 600 | - | 600 | 600 |
Carolside Sports Club
Notes to the financial statements
For the year to 30 April 2025
5 Trustees remuneration
No remuneration or expenses were paid to the charity’s trustees in the period.
6 Transfers between funds
- £2,568 was transferred from the unrestricted fund to the restricted fund as a club contribution towards the 2013 trip which took place in the year. £1,543 was also transferred from the 2013 year group’s designated fund, to the restricted fund to help fund this trip.